Behind the scenes tours – Phase 2

Richard Wyatt,

As Bath Abbey’s Footprint Project moves into Phase 2, so does the ‘behind the scenes’ tours which enable people to see how this multi-million pound project – to stabilise the floor and improve church facilities – is proceeding.

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Looking in – from the old visitor entrance in Abbey Church Yard – at the next part of the nave to be tackled.

The north side of the nave is now behind screens to enable to next section of floor to be lifted.

John Taylor, who is one of the tour guides, told Bath Newseum: ‘The new tours run at 11am and 2pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at 2pm on Thursdays. Tours last about 1hr 15 mins.

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The north side of the nave is now cordoned off for remedial work to begin.

There are lots of new things to see for people who may have been on a Phase 1 tour.

Booking isn’t online unfortunately, but by calling in or phoning the Abbey shop (01225 303327). It’s free for Discovery Card holders. ‘

Published by Richard Wyatt

Freelance Journalist, broadcaster, columnist and local historian. Director of Bath Newseum. Married and lives in Bath. Interested in local history, architecture and visual display in museums and urban spaces.